The politics of Paul Robeson's Othello / / Lindsey R. Swindall

• Autore: Swindall Lindsey R. <1977->
• Pubblicazione: Jackson, [Miss.], : University Press of Mississippi, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (242 p.)
• Disciplina: 782/.0092; B
• Soggetto topico: African Americans; Othello (Fictitious character); Acting - Political aspects; African American actors; Theater - Political aspects
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: An introduction to Shakespeare's Othello -- Robeson's professional debut as Othello -- A burgeoning political consciousness : Robeson in the 1930's -- Robeson's Othello on Broadway -- "I give of my talents to the people" : Robeson's politics in the 1940's -- Robeson, Othello, and the politics of the Cold War -- Robeson at Stratford.
• Sommario/riassunto: Swindall examines the historical and political context of acclaimed African American actor Paul Robeson's three portrayals of Shakespeare's Othello in the UK and the US: in London in 1930, on Broadway in 1943, and in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1959. All three of the productions, when considered together, provide an intriguing glimpse into Robeson's artistry as well as his political activism. The book maintains that Robeson's development into a politically minded artist explicates the broader issue of the role of the African American artist in times of crisis.
• Titolo autorizzato: The politics of Paul Robeson's Othello
• ISBN: 1-282-93928-9; 9786612939280; 1-60473-825-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910961541603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Margaret Walker Alexander series in African American studies.